Shasta County Crime Blotter - Jan. 2026

This report covers notable incidents, arrests, and enforcement activities reported by the Redding Police Department, Anderson Police Department, Shasta County Sheriff's Office, and California Highway Patrol (CHP) Northern Division for the period January 1 to January 30, 2026. Data is compiled from publicly available sources including agency press releases, social media posts, and daily logs. Names are included where publicly disclosed. This is not an exhaustive list but focuses on significant public-interest events. Juvenile names are withheld.

Crime trends during this period included a focus on probation compliance checks, child abuse investigations, and narcotics/firearms enforcement amid winter weather challenges. Domestic and assault cases remained elevated, with several high-profile arrests tied to ongoing investigations.

Key Statistics Overview (January 1 – January 30, 2026)

Category	Incidents	Arrests	Notable Trends
Violent Crimes	98	76	Child abuse and assaults prominent; inmate altercations and probation violations
Property Crimes	456	218	Retail thefts down post-holidays; tool/wire thefts and burglaries steady
Drug/Alcohol-Related	298	182	Methamphetamine and fentanyl seizures; multiple sales investigations
Traffic/CHP	1,280	378	12 fatal/injury crashes; wet roads and DUIs during storms
Other	542	102	Welfare checks increased with cold snaps; sex offender compliance sweeps

Weekly Summaries

Week of January 1–7

Early January saw routine probation and compliance checks. Inmate Jordan David Lee Moore (26) arrested for attempting escape and assaulting correctional deputies during medical care (Jan 7). Domestic disputes and minor thefts reported amid post-holiday slowdown. Winter weather led to several injury crashes on rural roads.

Week of January 8–14

Narcotics investigations intensified: Redding PD arrested three individuals—Bruce, Keiser, and Boot—for methamphetamine sales at a 7-11 store (Jan 10; charges include possession/transportation for sale and conspiracy). Search warrant on Saginaw Street led to arrest of Sean Evans (48, Redding) for firearms, narcotics, and prohibited possessions as a felon. School threats probed without arrests.

Week of January 15–21

Child abuse case dominated: Report of infant with severe injuries (Jan 21) led to ongoing investigation. Additional compliance checks at motels for sex offenders and arson registrants yielded minor arrests. Illegal firearm possessions from traffic stops. Stolen vehicle recoveries increased.

Week of January 22–28

Major child abuse arrest: Christopher Jeffery Hasley (39) booked for assault with deadly weapon, aggravated mayhem, child abuse with great bodily injury, and mayhem after infant hospitalization (Jan 23). Sex offender Duane Emerson Ohling (65, Redding) arrested during probation check for violating probation, felon in possession of firearm/ammunition, and assault weapon possession (Jan 28). Homicide suspect Robert Cartee (29, Redding) had preliminary hearing continued (Jan 27; tied to Dec 2025 case). Peter Mock faced additional child sexual assault charges, bringing total to 134 (ongoing arraignment Jan 21).

Week of January 29–30

Probation check on Saginaw Street reinforced trends with Ohling's arrest (noted above). Continued narcotics and warrant services. No major New Year's fallout reported beyond prior DUIs. Winter storm-related welfare checks spiked.

Enforcement & Community Notes

Agencies emphasized probation compliance and major crimes investigations: Shasta SO conducted AB109/SAFE team operations, Redding PD focused on narcotics sales, and joint efforts targeted sex offenders. Community notes included cold-weather safety tips and child abuse reporting awareness campaigns.

Breakdown of "Other" Category (January 1 – January 30, 2026)

Subcategory	Incidents	Arrests	Notable Details
Missing Persons / Runaways	142	10	Family-related; quick resolutions amid winter
Fraud / Identity Theft / Scams	128	32	Post-holiday returns and online scams
Disturbing the Peace / Noise	108	8	Minor party and neighbor disputes
Trespassing / Illegal Camping	92	36	Encampment clearances in cold weather
Warrant Service (incidental)	68	48	From probation and traffic stops
Animal Complaints / Hoarding	48	0	Neglect reports during freezes
Fires / Arson (non-property class)	8	3	Heating accidents; one confirmed arson
Mental Health / Welfare Checks	98	0	Cold snap and post-holiday stress
Miscellaneous (found property, civil disputes, suicide attempts, etc.)	88	10	Sex offender checks, school probes, vehicle recoveries

References & Sources

1. Shasta County Sheriff's Office official website and media releases (shastacounty.gov/sheriff/page/media-releases) – In-custody incidents (SCSO26-000109, Jan 7), child abuse arrest (SCSO26-000347, Jan 23), sex offender arrest (SCSO26-000360, Jan 28).

2. Shasta County Sheriff's Office Facebook (facebook.com/ShastaSheriff) – Posts on child abuse (Jan 21–23), sex offender arrest (Jan 28), probation checks.

3. KRCR-TV (krcrtv.com) – Coverage of Robert Cartee hearing (Jan 27), Peter Mock charges (Jan 12), child abuse case (Jan 28).

4. Action News Now (actionnewsnow.com) – Redding meth sales arrests (Jan 10), Sean Evans search warrant (Jan), Duane Ohling probation arrest (Jan 29), inmate escape attempt (Jan 8).

5. Redding Record Searchlight (redding.com) – Shasta County dad assault charges (Jan 28).